Walking might produce a more accurate track. I don't know for sure. I generally get tracks from Garmin Connect. Since I'm only using the tracks a guideline and drawing overtop, I can kinda average and correct as I draw. Not sure how it would work for a small, tight trail, but I'm willing to take a look at it.

Thanks again to everyone who has said something nice. If anyone uses one of my maps to check a trail system out for the first time, I'd love it if you drop me a line afterward and let me know how it went. If it was useful, if there was anything you wish I'd had on there, etc. Feedback is always welcome.

After a few months playing roadie, I'm getting back onto the MTB and working on wrapping up some of my mapping projects. After finishing Fort Dupont (50% done) and Conway (90%), my next project is going to be Patapsco. Its by far the most requested map when I talk to peeps.

I've already made a rough start on it. Thing is, I don't know the trails there very well (its pretty far from me). So, anyone with good local knowledge who is willing to help, please fire me a PM with your email, or just drop me an email (mine is on all my maps).

Thanks! Which trails in Maryland are you referring to? I focused on NoVA trails first (since thats where I live), but many of mine are of MD trails. I'd ultimately like to have all the trails in the greater DC area mapped.

Sorry to resurrect the thread, but I've been doing some updates and added some additional trails. Fairland, Greenbrier and the Seneca Ridge are all new, and I updated Fountainhead to reflect the new trail layout.

Sorry to resurrect the thread, but I've been doing some updates and added some additional trails. Fairland, Greenbrier and the Seneca Ridge are all new, and I updated Fountainhead to reflect the new trail layout.

Excellent work JW. We don't have maps that cool out here in CO, maybe I"ll have our local IMBA chapter give you a ring for some "consulting".

I am taking the family on the annual trek out to Leesburg again this year for Thxgiving week, any new trails/routes that are worth checking out? I"m looking forward to some rides on the rootier, wetter terrain, its been a pretty dry year out here.

*EDIT*: also, advice on a ride with some good elevation change would be great.

I am taking the family on the annual trek out to Leesburg again this year for Thxgiving week, any new trails/routes that are worth checking out? I"m looking forward to some rides on the rootier, wetter terrain, its been a pretty dry year out here.

*EDIT*: also, advice on a ride with some good elevation change would be great.

Leesburg has a new trail just north in Lucketts, the Freedom Center. I've not ridden there, but its fairly small. I don't have the map drawn yet but I likely will by Thanksgiving.

Your best choice for technical terrain with lots of elevation change is Gambrill State park/Frederick Watershed. Lots of rocky mountainous terrain there. I have a Gambrill map drawn, but unfortunately the legal status of the FredShed precludes distributing a map. You kinda gotta find a local to show you around. Its worth the effort though, the trails there are truly awesome.